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- Vizio Notebook Computer
- FACTOR BIKES x Aston Martin – One-77 Superbike
- Japan Blue by Indigo Dyeing Master Yasuo Nakajima | San Francisco
- Nike Be True Pride Pack
- Audi SQ5 TDI – First S Performance Model with Diesel Engine
- HAROSHI – Feet Sculpture with Transparent Skate Shoes
- Kyle Bean – History of Mobile Evolution as Nesting Dolls | Video
- Property of… Tommy Camera Bag
- Urban Outfitters x New Balance 205
- Play Cloths x PRO-Keds Royal CVO – Navajo + Aloha | Available Now
| Posted: 15 Jun 2012 10:30 PM PDT Vizio, best known for its value-priced TVs, has launched a full frontal assault targeting the PC marketplace, unveiling an All-in-One, Thin + Light ultrabook, and finally, this 15.6-inch notebook with full HD 1080p display. Described as a “multimedia powerhouse,” the device comes with NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE graphics and up to a core i7-3610QM processor. Customers can choose either 4GB or 8GB of RAM, as well as a 500GB or 1TB hard drive capacity. 32GB SSD is also optional. Attractive and relatively light (5.25 lbs), the Vizio Notebook has a durable aluminum body and a battery life rated at six-plus hours, with a price point starting at $898.
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| FACTOR BIKES x Aston Martin – One-77 Superbike Posted: 15 Jun 2012 07:30 PM PDT Aston Martin is set to expand its product line next month with the introduction of a limited edition superbike, the One-77. Based on the Factor001 by Factor Bikes, the Aston Martin-branded two-wheeler will feature the same “motorsport-derived data logging system,” providing over 100 channels of performance feedback like speed, rate of climb and power. Biometric data will also be available, including measurements for ECG, respiration rate and core body temperature. As for the bike itself, there’s a carbon frame with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset, disc brakes, full carbon 8-spke wheels and leather taped handle bars. Priced at £25,000, the Aston Martin One-77 superbike will be limited to just 77 examples. For a better idea of what to expect from the Aston Martin One-77, check out images of the original Factor001 model below. via: Bike Radar
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| Japan Blue by Indigo Dyeing Master Yasuo Nakajima | San Francisco Posted: 15 Jun 2012 06:30 PM PDT The Japan Information Center of San Francisco is offering a unique opportunity to see firsthand the works of a master craftsman. Yasuo Nakajima is a Japanese artist and fourth-generation indigo dyeing master of the Bushu Nakajima Konya, the family-owned dyeing studio established in 1837. Nakajima has been designated by the Saitama Prefecture as “a holder of intangible culture treasure and technology in indigo dyeing.” He has served as an Artist in Residence for the Textiles Program of the California College of the Arts, and continues to produce artwork while training apprentices. The “Japan Blue” exhibit will include ten works, including tapestry and a kimono. It opens June 19th and runs through August 3rd, with an opening reception on June 19th from 6 pm to 7:50 pm, featuring a presentation by the master himself. Admission is free. Check out the flyer below, and go here for further information. Japan Blue by Yasuo Nakajima Exhibition Dates: June 19th, 2012 (Tuesday) – August 3rd, 2012 (Friday)
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| Posted: 15 Jun 2012 06:00 PM PDT Nike‘s Be True to Your School campaign from 1985 paid tribute to the nation’s top college basketball programs while allowing their athletes and fans to show off their school colors. Be True 2012 celebrates pride in the achievements of the LGBT communities in New York City, San Francisco and Portland, through city-specific footwear releases and an accompanying hat and tee. New York receives the Nike Air Royal pictured here, while San Francisco gets the Air Flytop and Portland the Lunar Flow. The first two styles feature premium materials and rainbow-hued sole unit, while the latter is finished with the color spectrum across each shoe’s mesh vamp. Check out the release details for all three styles below.
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| Audi SQ5 TDI – First S Performance Model with Diesel Engine Posted: 15 Jun 2012 05:30 PM PDT Leading the pack once again, the four entries from Audi to this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans – two R18 e-tron Quattro and two R18 Ultras, have all clocked some of the fastest lap time during qualifying rounds. But motorsport’s most prestigious endurance race isn’t just an oversized playground for members of Audi teams. The weekend festivities is also an exhibition venue for special models, like the new Audi SQ5 TDI. A crossover of another crossover, the Audi Q5, the SQ5 TDI is the newest member to the Audi S performance line and the first to have a diesel powertrain. Output rated at 313 horsepower with 479 pound-feet of torque, the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine is capable of propelling the car from 0 to 62 mph in just 5.1 seconds. The diesel orientation of the car also means a fuel consumption of just 32.67 mile per gallon. But to satisfy the “racer” within all of us, Audi modified the exhaust system to include a sound actuator and increase the engine rev noise via the interior stereo system. Branded with Audi S badges on front, back, and brake calipers, Audi will offer the SQ5 TDI in either Estoril Blue or Panther Black. Upholstered with black trim, the Pearl Nappa leather/Alcantara appointed sport seats are available in four different colors and power-adjustable. The Audi S branding is also on the instrument cluster, door sills, and gear shifter. Yet, the Audi SQ5 TDI is still a versatile people carrier with 55.09 cubic-feet in luggage space and a towing capacity of 5,291.09 lb. Starting price is set at EU€ 58,500 or US$ 93,420, the Audi SQ5 TDI will be available during the early part of 2013. Release Date: Spring 2013
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| HAROSHI – Feet Sculpture with Transparent Skate Shoes Posted: 15 Jun 2012 05:00 PM PDT Tokyo-based artist Haroshi is known for his artwork featuring repurposed skate decks, but his latest creations use the multi-colored wood sculptures as something of a framing device for transparent skate shoes that anchor the individual pieces. The kicks are made up of a Nike Dunk, Vans Half Cab and Hufnagel Pro by HUF, while the wooden “feet” feature multi-color stripes in horizontal or vertical alignments, as well as a mosaic-like patchwork pattern. The works are displayed now through the Jonathan LeVine Gallery at the SCOPE show at Art Basel 2012. via:AR
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| Kyle Bean – History of Mobile Evolution as Nesting Dolls | Video Posted: 15 Jun 2012 04:00 PM PDT The history of the cell phone can be seen as something of an evolutionary chart, measuring the speed of technology as brick-like handhelds give way to multifaceted smartphones. British designer Kyle Bean charts the progression in inventive fashion, creating a series of 3D models that function like Russian nesting dolls. The most primitive model is the bulky Motorola DynaTAC from the 1980s (aka the Zack Morris special), while the end of the line is occupied by the iPhone. In between are seven phones that represent varying epochs in mobile phone technology and design. Check out more looks and a video overview of Kyle Bean’s “Mobile Evolution” in the gallery below.
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| Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:00 PM PDT Roving photographers know the importance of having the right equipment on hand, and the Tommy Camera Bag from Property of … is one way of toting the gear you need in rugged style. Crafted from durable waxed canvas and available in two sizes, the Tommy Bag is large enough to hold a DSLR with lens attached, as well as a second lens and storage device like a flash or external hard drive. Additional features include an adjustable cotton shoulder strap, heavy YKK nylon zips and removable padded microfiber partitions. Available in dark tan, coal and orange colorways, the Tommy Camera Bag in both small and large sizes is in stock now at the Property of … online store.
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| Urban Outfitters x New Balance 205 Posted: 15 Jun 2012 02:30 PM PDT Urban Outfitters has partnered with New Balance on two summer-appropriate styles of the 205 runner. Dressed with a patterned canvas base with tonal suede overlays, the kicks feature a padded collar, cushioned footbed, rope laces and ACTEVA foam midsole. Ndurance rubber outsoles provide long-wearing durability. The orange colorway carries a tropical floral print with orange stitched New Balance branding, while its blue-hued counterpart is adorned with multi-colored horizontal stripes and red stitched brand logo. Both colorways of the limited edition New Balance 205 are available exclusively at Urban Outfitters stores and online.
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| Play Cloths x PRO-Keds Royal CVO – Navajo + Aloha | Available Now Posted: 15 Jun 2012 01:30 PM PDT Completely re-imagined by Play Cloths and PRO-Keds, fundamentals of two cultures received an urbanist’s update recently. As a part of Play Cloths Summer 2012 Collection, its design team fashioned pairs of PRO-Keds Royal CVO in their versions of Navajo print and Hawaiian floral pattern. The results are silhouettes with tints of tradition and modernity. Both Play Cloths x PRO-Keds Royal CVO in Navajo and Aloha prints are now available at KITH retail locations as well as its online store. KITH NYC KITH BK
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